Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

Is this season fun or what? Even with a loss on Sunday, the Blue Jays made a huge statement by taking three out of four from the Tigers. Max Scherzer made one mistake to take the loss Sunday, but he mostly looked dominant while striking out 11 batters on his 41st birthday.

After reinforcing the infield with Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, the Yankees are seeking a starting pitcher, according to ESPN. They are not eager to trade top prospects George L

With the July 31 trade deadline looming, deals are already getting done with more on the way. Contenders are looking

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins three days before the MLB trade deadline. Paddack will join the Tigers’ rotation and start Wednesday’s game at Comerica Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is 6 p.m. ET this coming Thursday, July 31, and the action is beginning to pick up. Just this weekend we've seen Josh Naylor go to the Mariners and Ryan McMahon go to the Yankees, among others. Here now are Saturday's deadline rumblings.